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All-Star Bean Main Dishes

Updated March 21, 2008
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Cuban Black Bean Patties with Pineapple Rice
Credit: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Beans and legumes are nutritional superstars. Instead of relegating beans to the side dish role, let these vegetarian recipes be the main player on the plate.

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White Bean Salad with Asparagus and Artichokes

White Bean Salad with Asparagus and Artichokes
Credit: Randy Mayor

White Bean Salad with Asparagus and Artichokes Recipe

Steam baby artichokes and fresh asparagus to combine with the white beans in this colorful springtime salad. This super-quick main dish salad takes less than 20 minutes to prepare. Slice the radishes, green onions and basil while the vegetables are steaming.

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Fava Beans with Pesto and Cavatappi

Fava Beans with Pesto and Cavatappi
Credit: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

Fava Beans with Pesto and Cavatappi Recipe

This vegetarian main dish shows off summer-fresh fava beans mixed with pasta and pesto. If you can't find them, substitute fresh lima beans or even thawed frozen edamame.

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Butternut Squash and Smoky Black Bean Salad

Butternut Squash and Smoky Black Bean Salad
Credit: Johnny Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Butternut Squash and Smoky Black Bean Salad Recipe

You'll find chipotle chiles canned in adobo sauce on the Latin food aisle. Use just the sauce here; reserve chiles for another use.

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Black Bean, Corn, and Zucchini Enchiladas

Black Bean, Corn, and Zucchini Enchiladas

Black Bean, Corn, and Zucchini Enchiladas Recipe

Try these spicy enchiladas featuring black beans combined with a sautéed corn-and-zucchini filling that's hearty and satisfying. Rinsing and draining canned beans reduces the sodium content by about 40 percent.

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Portobello and Black Bean Quesadillas

Portobello and Black Bean Quesadillas
Credit: Oxmoor House

Portobello and Black Bean Quesadillas Recipe

Sautéed portobellos are delicious in ragouts; as a topping for polenta or pizza; or as a filling for fajitas, tacos, or quesadillas. The portobello mushroom stands up to the robust flavors in these quesadillas, all the while preserving its own sturdy texture.

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White Beans with Roasted Red Pepper and Pesto

White Beans with Roasted Red Pepper and Pesto
Credit: Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke

White Beans with Roasted Red Pepper and Pesto Recipe

Rustic Mediterranean fare typically features white beans that are cooked with onions, garlic, and fresh herbs. The intensity of roasted peppers and pesto partner nicely with the mild-flavored beans.

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Falafel with Avocado Spread

Falafel with Avocado Spread
Credit: Lee Harrelson

Falafel with Avocado Spread Recipe

Falafel is a Middle Eastern specialty made by deep-frying patties of ground chickpeas. This Latin twist on this dish uses pinto beans combined with crushed tortilla chips, cilantro, and cumin. The patties are pan-fried in a small amount of oil, making them lower in fat than traditional falafel.

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Black Bean Tacos

Black Bean Tacos
Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Jan Gautro

Black Bean Tacos Recipe

The protein in these veggie-packed tacos comes from black beans and seitan (wheat gluten), which has a chewy, meatlike texture. Serve the tacos with the tangy Avocado Salsa–a chunky version of guacamole.

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Baked Gigantes in Tomato Sauce

Baked Gigantes in Tomato Sauce
Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Katie Stoddard

Baked Gigantes in Tomato Sauce Recipe

Baked beans take on a whole new identity in this hearty dish featuring gigantes–a Greek version of lima beans–that are baked in a chunky herbed tomato sauce. If you can't find gigantes, you can substitute large lima beans.

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Hominy-Pinto Burgers with Roasted Poblano Chiles

Hominy-Pinto Burgers with Roasted Poblano Chiles
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Hominy-Pinto Burgers with Roasted Poblano Chiles Recipe

Bean burgers are even better when the beans are processed with hominy and masa harina–the "dough" used to make corn tortillas. The smokiness of roasted poblanos perfectly complements the southwestern spiciness of the burgers and toppings.

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Garbanzo-Tomato Curry

Garbanzo-Tomato Curry
Credit: James Carrier

Garbanzo-Tomato Curry Recipe

Garbanzo beans, also called chickpeas, are used extensively in Mediterranean, Indian, and Middle Eastern cooking. Balance the heat in this curry with yogurt and serve with rice.

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Lentil and Rice Pilaf

Lentil and Rice Pilaf
Credit: Christina Schmidhofer

Lentil and Rice Pilaf Recipe

Add protein to a simple rice pilaf with lentils. In addition to protein, lentils are also a fair source of calcium and iron. Increase calcium by topping each serving with a dollop of yogurt sauce.

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Split Pea-Spinach Dal with Cauliflower

Split Pea-Spinach Dal with Cauliflower
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Split Pea-Spinach Dal with Cauliflower Recipe

A dal is a classic Indian legume stew that's served in some form with almost every meal. This one features yellow split peas, spinach and cauliflower and gets its distinctive flavor from cumin, turmeric, and mustard seeds.

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Cuban Black Bean Patties with Pineapple Rice

Cuban Black Bean Patties with Pineapple Rice
Credit: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Cuban Black Bean Patties with Pineapple Rice Recipe

To make these hearty bean patties, partially mash the beans before combining with shredded cheese. The pineapple rice is a refreshing accompaniment for the spicy patties.

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    1 of 14 White Bean Salad with Asparagus and Artichokes
    2 of 14 Fava Beans with Pesto and Cavatappi
    3 of 14 Butternut Squash and Smoky Black Bean Salad
    4 of 14 Black Bean, Corn, and Zucchini Enchiladas
    5 of 14 Portobello and Black Bean Quesadillas
    6 of 14 White Beans with Roasted Red Pepper and Pesto
    7 of 14 Falafel with Avocado Spread
    8 of 14 Black Bean Tacos
    9 of 14 Baked Gigantes in Tomato Sauce
    10 of 14 Hominy-Pinto Burgers with Roasted Poblano Chiles
    11 of 14 Garbanzo-Tomato Curry
    12 of 14 Lentil and Rice Pilaf
    13 of 14 Split Pea-Spinach Dal with Cauliflower
    14 of 14 Cuban Black Bean Patties with Pineapple Rice

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